Diagnosis Atrocious
The knee-jerk reaction of government officials to an outbreak of violence on the underserved, neglected West Side communities of Oʻahu is to prescribe more police. A better solution would be to create a society in which folks can prosper in happiness.
Kakaʻako Consequential
A reaction to August 2024 Hawaiʻi primary election in which challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto defeated the sitting Speaker of the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives—the only time in U.S. history that's happened during a primary election.
Tax Cut Strut
On the recently-passed, governor-backed income tax cut bill the Hawaiʻi State Legislature approved. The benefits of the tax cut will mostly flow to the wealthiest households in the state, while working families will see only meager savings.
Not a Crook
On former Honolulu city prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro’s “not guilty” verdict in his public corruption case.
Leaky Case
On the U.S. Navy’s defense against a lawsuit brought by victims of the Red Hill fuel spill catastrophe.
Hate Floats
Drawn in the summer of 2016 and posted the same day Hillary Clinton secured the Democratic Party nomination for president.
Mo' Condos, Mo' Problems
In 2013, the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority kicked off a condo-building boom in low-lying, makai district Kakaʻako. But without adequate infrastructure in place to support even the prior population, things quickly began to smell a little off.
The General
Retired Army General Francis Wiercinski was a finalist candidate for president of the University of Hawaiʻi System, but he just didn't seem to fit in with the University of Hawaiʻi community he was hoping to lead.
The Monolith
Land is power in Hawaiʻi, and local politicians know the right alter at which to worship.
The $200 Million Man
Back in 2012, GOP presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney looked like he was going to try and buy his way into the White House.
John Boehner’s Original Tea Party Recipe
Establishment Republicans soon found it difficult to control the monster they helped create by nurturing the upstart “Tea Party” movement.
Free Speech
Citizens United has lead to a significant concentration of political power in the hands of wealthy entities, compromising the integrity of our democracy.